Ep. 184: Ryan Cabrera discusses his song "On The Way Down"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2023

⏱️ 71 minutes

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In this week's episode, singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera takes a trip down memory lane, diving into the fascinating story behind his 2004 hit single “On The Way Down”. Ryan reveals the ins and outs of the song's writing, recording, and release, shedding light on his collaboration with producer Johnny Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls fame. He reflects on the whirlwind of his youth, recounting the surreal experience of moving to LA and playing his songs acoustically for record label executives while wearing flip-flops — a vivid snapshot of a pivotal moment in his burgeoning career. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of a timeless hit and the stories that accompanied its rise to fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:38.0	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind his breakout hit single on the way down
1:44.9	taken from his 2004 debut major label album take it all away.
1:49.2	Ryan's story is fascinating. A young singer-songwriter is plucked from the smoky bars of Dallas, Texas and told he's a star.
1:57.0	He's going to get taken to and put up in Los Angeles to write songs with other notable songwriters,
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